The 28-year-old forward had his best season in New Orleans during the 2013-2014 campaign when he averaged 19.8 points per game.

While the Pelicans were a disappointing 30-52 overall last season, Anderson was solid. He played in 66 games and averaged 17.0 points per game.

One of the best shooters on the free agent market, the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings also reportedly made an effort to sign Anderson.

Gordon was the headliner of the Chris Paul trade in 2011. Paul was traded from New Orleans to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Gordon as well as other players and draft picks.

In the Summer of 2012, Gordon signed as a restricted free agent with the Phoenix Suns. Gordon lobbied for New Orleans not to match the deal he signed with Phoenix, but New Orleans general manager Dell Demps refused -- keeping Gordon in the Crescent City.

A former first round draft pick out of the University of Indiana, Gordon dealt with a variety of injuries over the next four years -- playing in just 54% of New Orleans' total games.

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